News Making Headlines In Kenya And Around The World On Friday

Today Kenya woke up to the news of Nderitu Gachagua's death. But politics is on as usual. Around the world the news makers and the movers and shakers are at their best yet. Here is a compilation of news around the world that might be of interest to you.

Governor Nderitu Gachagua is dead, Daily Updates can authoritatively report. The governor of Nyeri, who lost the battle with pancreatic cancer, was undergoing treatment at The Royal Marsden Hospital in London. The hospital is a cancer specialist treatment facility. His brother confirmed that the late succumbed at 0215hrs on Friday.

Kanu chairman Gideon Moi has struck a deal with President Uhuru Kenyatta who will appoint him to the Cabinet if Kenyatta wins reelection.Uhuru has been anxious that Kanu not side with NASA, which could threaten his reelection.

If you're a fan of Shark Tank, then you may remember Jamie Siminoff. In September 2013, he pitched his company, then called DoorBot, in hopes of raising $700,000 for his revolutionary video doorbell. However, the sharks were not biting and Siminoff walked away without an investment.

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Uber is telling some users who are deleting their accounts that it is "deeply hurting" after being embroiled in allegations of sexual harassment. The message comes after Susan Fowler, a former Uber engineer, shared a blogpost detailing her alleged experiences of harassment at the firm.